As the demand for service dogs continues to increase, some trainers are finding that they have enough interested service dog owner-trainers to offer group training classes. Group classes offer several …
Going Up? Elevator Safety and Service Dogs
Navigating public spaces with a service dog can be challenging, especially when it comes to using elevators. Elevators pose potential risks should the service dog’s leash get caught in the door or the …
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How to handle difficult service dog training requests
I want to bring my dog on the plane on my next vacation. Can you certify him as a service dog? Can you help me train my dog-reactive dog to do service work? I am moving in a month. Can you train …
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Service Dogs for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, is a condition that affects the way the body regulates blood flow. It can cause a variety of symptoms including lightheadedness and fainting. POTS …
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Decompression for Service Dogs
After a stressful workday, we often take a few moments to relax. This might mean taking a walk, going to the gym or simply watching a favorite show on Netflix. Like people, dogs need down time after a …
Teaching Service Dogs to Do Nothing
Carefully selected and well-trained service dogs make public access work look easy and even boring. The majority of the time service dogs are in public, they are waiting quietly and patiently by their …
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